The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to entertain an early hearing on a petition seeking the disposition of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in the Al-Azizia reference. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif had approached the court for an early hearing regarding the disposition of former premier Nawaz Sharif’s sentence today. A two-member bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani will hear the case. Yesterday, Nawaz was granted bail in the ongoing Chaudhry Sugar Mills case by the Lahore High Court. According to the short order, the former premier will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs10 million each for his release.

Source: Pakistan Today October 26, 2019 07:41 UTC